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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Thorsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Debo Myttyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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185 cm
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175 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Olaf Thorsson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Debo Myttyn ! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Thorsson leaves Myttyn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Thorsson tries to counter by clinching up but Myttyn breaks away and moves out of range. Myttyn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thorsson doesn't seem bothered though. No joy there for Thorsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Myttyn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Myttyn forces Thorsson back against the cage and clinches. Thorsson is stalling here.
Thorsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Myttyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Thorsson scores with a shoulder strike. Thorsson scores with a shot to the side of Myttyn 's head. Myttyn is trying to break free. Thorsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Thorsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thorsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Myttyn backwards. Myttyn looking to slow down the pace here. Thorsson lands with a light punch inside. Myttyn 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Thorsson presses Myttyn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Thorsson lands a body shot. Thorsson digs a right hand into Myttyn 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Myttyn 's gas tank. Thorsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Thorsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Myttyn looking to throw knees to the head but Thorsson is blocking nicely.
Myttyn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thorsson digs a right hand into Myttyn 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Myttyn 's gas tank. Thorsson is working Myttyn over against the cage. A short right from Thorsson. Myttyn 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Myttyn looks winded! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Thorsson slowing the pace effectively. A right hook to the body lands for Thorsson.
Myttyn is trying to break the clinch but Thorsson is controlling him. Thorsson lands a nice uppercut. Thorsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thorsson. Thorsson lands a nice uppercut. Thorsson lands with a light punch inside. Thorsson scores with a hook to the body. A right handed body shot lands from Thorsson.
Thorsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Myttyn backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A right handed body shot lands from Thorsson.
Thorsson leaning his opponent against the cage. Thorsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thorsson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Thorsson presses Myttyn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Thorsson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good body shot from Thorsson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thorsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Thorsson slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Olaf Thorsson. Thorsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Myttyn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good shot there by Thorsson. Thorsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Thorsson cracks Myttyn with a right hand to the side of the head. Myttyn misses with a hook. Thorsson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Myttyn back to the cage. Thorsson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Thorsson lands with a hook. Myttyn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Myttyn is rocked! Myttyn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Myttyn is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorsson finish him? Thorsson closes the distance and clinches. Thorsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thorsson lands an uppercut. A right hook to the body lands for Thorsson.
Myttyn being controlled against the cage. Myttyn seems to have recovered his senses. Thorsson scores with a nice hook to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Thorsson dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Thorsson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Thorsson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Thorsson.
Myttyn is trying to pull guard but Thorsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Thorsson lands with a light punch inside. Thorsson slows down the pace here.
Thorsson lands a hook to the side of the head. Olaf Thorsson has scored more points in the clinch so far. Myttyn is looking to take this one to the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Myttyn fails to pull guard.
Olaf Thorsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Debo Myttyn . The referee calls for Thorsson to work.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Thorsson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Myttyn is breathing heavily. Thorsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thorsson scores with a nice hook to the head. Thorsson just leaning against Myttyn , taking a breather. Thorsson pressing his opponent against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Olaf Thorsson. Nice sprawl there from Thorsson as Myttyn shoots in. Thorsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Thorsson connects with the punch. Jab by Thorsson. Myttyn rushes Thorsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Myttyn is trying to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thorsson lands with a left to the head. Thorsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thorsson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Thorsson lands a shoulder strike. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Thorsson lands a shot to the body. Thorsson scores with a shoulder strike. A hook to the body from Thorsson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thorsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Thorsson is pushing Myttyn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Thorsson lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thorsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Thorsson lands an uppercut. Thorsson scores with a shoulder strike. Thorsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Nice body punch from Thorsson - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Thorsson.
Thorsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Thorsson lands with a right to the head. Thorsson scores with a nice hook to the head. Thorsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Thorsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Myttyn backwards. Thorsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A shot in the inside from Thorsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thorsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Thorsson digs a right hand into Myttyn 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Myttyn 's gas tank. Thorsson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thorsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Myttyn s head. Thorsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Thorsson lands a shoulder strike. Thorsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Myttyn backwards. Thorsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The referee calls for Thorsson to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Thorsson dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thorsson lands a nice hook to Myttyn 's body. Myttyn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Myttyn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Thorsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Myttyn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Thorsson scores with a punch to the head. Thorsson lands a head shot. Thorsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Myttyn under the eye. A cross from Thorsson lands. Myttyn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thorsson tries to avoid it but Myttyn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thorsson to the ground. Thorsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Myttyn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice uppercut there from Thorsson. Myttyn shoots in looking for a takedown but Thorsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Myttyn 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Olaf Thorsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Debo Myttyn . Thorsson gets in close and instigates a clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Thorsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Myttyn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Thorsson on the inside. Thorsson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Thorsson leaning against his opponent.
Thorsson just leaning against Myttyn , taking a breather. Thorsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Thorsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Olaf Thorsson. Thorsson jabs Myttyn right on the nose. Myttyn blinks but takes it well. Thorsson closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thorsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Myttyn backwards. Thorsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thorsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Thorsson avoiding damage.
Thorsson lands a right hand. Thorsson lands a body punch in the clinch. Thorsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. A nice left hand lands by Thorsson.
Thorsson pressing his opponent against the cage. Thorsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Thorsson avoiding damage.
Thorsson effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Thorsson controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Olaf Thorsson. Myttyn needs to keep his hands up - Thorsson had a free shot at his head there. Thorsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Thorsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Thorsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Myttyn under the eye. Olaf Thorsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Thorsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Thorsson scores with a nice right hand.
Thorsson scores with a nice right hand.
Myttyn tries to keep at a distance but Thorsson has taken the fight into the clinch. Thorsson gets through Myttyn 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Thorsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Myttyn backwards. Thorsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Myttyn fails to pull guard.
Debo Myttyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Myttyn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thorsson blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight! Olaf Thorsson showed his dominance in that final round. Well Thorsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Thorsson! Olaf Thorsson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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